Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"..."Who becomes a Texas game warden is decided at conception," said one veteran..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Travel

A trip planner for the month of March

"...Marfa Myths mixes music and film over three days, March 10-13, in Marfa...."

March 9, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Funding Texas' Parks and Wildlife: No Walk Through the Park

Parks may finally get more funding, but advocates are wary of shifting some assets to the Texas Historical Commission

"...Texas' parks last week came one step closer to seeing..."

May 8, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Day Trips: Bracken Cave and Other Bat Caves

The bat colonies around Texas are swollen with mothers and their pups emerging for the nightly feeding frenzy, making for spectacular shows

"...millions of bats. As darkness descends over the rugged landscape, the Mexican free-tailed bats pour out of the gaping..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Parks in Harm's Way

New report sounds alarm that Texas parks are being financially starved, warns that many of the state's open spaces and parks are under immediate threat

"...from our daily routines, to seek peace of mind and reconnect with nature – whether at Austin's Barton Springs..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Wild, Wild Wildlife

Texas Parks & Wildlife's Andy Sansom

"...photograph by Alan Pogue Andy Sansom must long for some peace and quiet. Since..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Preserving Planet Texas

Outdoor-loving Texans can thank the federal government for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade.

"...for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade. Last week the Texas..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Wasted Wildlife?

Are diseased elk imported to Texas a threat to Texas wildlife?

"...Eleven elk were recently imported to private ranches in Texas from a Colorado game farm that has reported a..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips: Texas State Bison Herd, Caprock Canyons State Park, Quitaque

Where the bison roam

"...The Texas state bison herd roams around Caprock Canyons State Park..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

United States Department of the Interior

Fish and Wildlife Service,

"...Mr. Dan Pearson Executive Director Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Temporary, But Indefinite: Texas State Parks Close Tonight

Governor orders closure to mitigate spread of COVID-19

"...So far in the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Texas’ state parks have stayed open, clocking in March 740,000..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Parks and Rec Shocker: More Money

PARD to get its biggest budget bump in years

"...It's not exactly a windfall, but the Parks and Recreation Department could get its biggest funding boost..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Downtown Puzzle: Waller Creek’s Chain of Parks

What’s happened already with the ambitious park and trail project, and what might happen next

"...The Waller Creek park and trail project stretches from 15th Street to Lady Bird..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...Texas is among the nation's Top 5 fastest-growing states, but..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Which Way Will Austin Swing? Ninth Inning, 3 and 2

Home By the River

"...Colorado River Park. But while supporters - including Reynolds and Mayor Bruce Todd - have hailed the stadium as..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...Worth Weekly, which suggested police were using Tasers frequently, and perhaps too casually, said Burnam assistant Doug Lewin. The..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Adios, El Mercado! Banzai, Uchi L.A.! Bonsoir, 1417! And Oysters and Spam and Beef and Barbecue and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 23, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition'

Feeling singled out, they're threatening to sue state over legislation banning roadside hunting of wild animals

"...state over what they call the destruction of a Texas tradition. The argument is over parts of House Bill..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Bat-Watching in Texas

Six places to watch the bats

"...is one of the most beautiful spectacles of nature, and Texas has them in abundance...."

June 18, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Should Really Care About Parks and Wildlife

"...decades since the Legislature has adequately funded our state parks. Even still, dedicated state employees (yes, they do exist!)..."

Feb. 21, 2007 Postmarks

The Legendary Snow Monkeys of Texas

A brief open season on monkeys resulted in protections for them in the Lone Star State

"...last day of the winter buck season. Missy, Lilly, and Meggy, two of them nursing mothers, had been shot..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Ed Baker

Bell Blasts Perry for Underfunded Parks

Crisis predates current administration, but Dem says guv could have prodded Lege

"...Center at McKinney Falls State Park is as dark and silent as a shuttered storefront beset by hard times...."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Snake Collectors Recoil at New Wildlife Rules

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department formalized rules for all species after concerns last year over number of freshwater turtles being hunted for meat

"...New rules issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department have split all nongame animals..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

United States Department of the Inteiior

U.s. Geological Survey

"...Austin. Texas 78754-3898..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

State Parks Feel Pinch

"...for a conservation license plate goes straight to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. While that program has actually..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Salvaging Our Parks

Texas State Parks Advisory Committee releases list of recommendations for saving long-neglected state park system

"...bill that would have shored up funding for state parks drew little notice and died quietly in a House..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas' Cotton Boll

Farmers Fight Boll Weevil Program in Court

"...weevils than lawyers. But these days, they have both. And now they can't get rid of either one...."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Draft Resolutions That Work for All (Including Reptiles and Amphibians)

"...Dear Louis, Re: “Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition,'” July 27 [News]: In fact Rep. Harvey Hildebran..."

Aug. 2, 2007 Postmarks

Standing Rock’s Civil Disobedience Reaches West Texas

“It’s the Rio Grande. It’s sacred to many people."

"...a pipe yard on the west side of Alpine, Texas – until recently, a rare sight in this remote..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Day Trips & Beyond: Of Texas Rivers & Texas Art

Collection expands our appreciation for nature and art

"...in a deafening roar. We love it, we hate, and we can’t do without it...."

April 26, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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